Archives for March 2018

SCI Chaplain David Reid and veteran ship visitor Annie Thomas conducted the first in a series of training sessions for Ship Visitors in February. Ship Vistors play a crucial role in welcoming seafarers to our ports and assuring we respond to their needs. Like many seafarer service organizations around the world, SCI increasingly relies on volunteers… [Read More]

Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey is proud to have been nominated by seafarers and chosen as one of six finalists for SEAFARERS’ CENTRE OF THE YEAR by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network. Our Executive Director Helene Pierson responded to a series of questions from ISWAN as part of this nomination,… [Read More]

CONGRATULATIONS, SENATOR SWEENEY -- AND THANKSStephen M. Sweeney, President of the New Jersey Senate, was honored at Seamen's Church Institute's annual "Spirit of the Port" luncheon last week. Senator Sweeney played a key role in construction of the Paulsboro (NJ) Marine Terminal, the first new port on the Delaware River in more than 50 years. When completed, the Paulsboro Port will host 2,500 jobs. SCI salutes Sen. Sweeney's vision and determination in improving our port community. ... See MoreSee Less

If you're not already using Amazon Smile, here is a reminder that for the next two weeks you can get even more bang for your buck by signing up now! Just go to amazonsmile.com, sign in, and designate Seamen's Church Institute of Philadelphia and South Jersey as the charity you wish to support. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less